Haidong Gumdo

"The true principles of Haidong Gumdo is to execute justice with the sword light that is obtained at the break of day from majestic and brilliant sunlight that glows over the east sea."1

Haidong Gumdo is an elegant and powerful martial art from Korea. The emphasis is not on sparring but on the form itself. In doing so, students clear their minds of tensions and learn natural, flowing movements rather than focusing on uniform position and techniques. More physically demanding than it looks, Haidong Gumdo demands and builds great physical strength in their legs, torso and arms of the students. Mental and emotional strength are also forged during the study of Haidong Gumdo,